TUTORIAL : HOW TO MAKE Knitty Gritty

Young artists can explore texture, line, and color with this no-mess creative project. .

What you'll need

• fuzzy yarn
• 40-grit sandpaper
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Helpful Tip:

Add an extra learning element to this activity by drawing letters on the sandpaper with crayon and inviting your child to trace them with the yarn.

How to make it

1 - Cut fuzzy yarn into various lengths, from one inch to two feet.

2 - Have your child use the yarn to "draw" on a sheet of 40-grit sandpaper. He'll be able to move the lines of yarn wherever he pleases, and thanks to the paper's rough surface, the pieces will stay put.